PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21981, 16 June 1933, Page 15

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

The engagement is announced of Doreen, only daughter of Mr and Mi's A. E. Byrne, Waiwetu street, Fendalton, to John Wickliffe'only son of Mr and Mrs E. D. Mosley, Cashmere Hills, Christchurch. The Provincial Council of the League of Mothers held its quarterly meeting in the Y.M.C.A. Board Room yesterday morning. The president, Mrs W. A. Ross, presided, and delegates were present from Stirling, Port Chalmers, Ravensbourne, Roslyn, Maori Hill, Mornington, St. Clair, Musselburgh, Dunedin Central, and the Mothers’ Union. Balclutha and Milton gent written reports. The delegates from the new branches, Roslyn and Ravensbourne, were welcomed, and wished every success. During the business session, keen interest was exhibited in the discussion of the various aspects, of the work. All reports showed an extension of the league. #* ' * An enjoyable evening was spent at the Broadway Cafe, Broadway, when Mrs E. M. Steedman, of Wakari, gave a coming-of-age partv for her daughter Hazel. Mrs and Miss Steedman received the guests, the former wearing a black and white ensemble and the latter a lemon satin frock and black cape. The evening was spent in dancing, items, games, and competitions, and the guest of honour was presented with a gold key. The usual toasts were honoured, and the evening was brought to a close with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” Those present were;—Mesdames T. H. Ufton, 0. B. Ufton, H. L. Ufton, H. Steedman, E. .Peattie, H. A. Davidson, W. Ovens, D. Young (Sandymount), W. Hobbs, Robertson, Duncan. James, Tyrrell, and E. M. Steedman. Misses E. Ufton (Christchurch), E. and M. Steedman, P. Tyrrell, S. Seelen, 0. West, J. Young (Sandymount), M. Johnston (Oamaru), J. Laney (Oamaru), A. Tyrrell, V. Rodgers, P. Duffy, B. Wilson, D. Salmon, M. Ufton, and H. Steedman, and Messrs T. H. Ufton, sen., 0. B. Ufton, H. L. Ufton, H. Steedman, E. Peattie, H. A. Davidson, W. Ovens D. and J. Young (Randymount), W. Hobbs, 6- James, A. Tyrre , H. and L. Steedman. H. Davidson, D. R. M'Diarmid (Christchurch), L. Stewart, V. Salmon, I. Johnston (Oamaru), D. Sinclair (Oamaru), W. Wallace, _W. Laney (Oamaru), S. Flaxman (Berwick), J. Gillies (Oamaru), M. Tyrrell, and E. JoneS - * * *

Maple V foliage and chrysanthemums, shading from cream to the palest ami deepest gold and bronze tints, with ribbons and posies marking the .pews for the guests, were used effectively by gin friends of the bride to decorate the interior of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Timaru, on Saturday aiteinoou, June 3. The bride on the occasion was Mona, youngest daughtei of Mr and Mrs T. L. Macnab, of Arthur street, Timaru, and the bridegroom Albert, second son of Mr and Mrs W. Whitley, of Baker street, Timaru. The Rev. A. J. H. Dow was the othciatj* inff clergyman, with Mr David Blair at the organ. The bride, who was escorted by her father; wore a delightful little gown fashioned from magnolia crepe satin. The sleeves, puffed to the elbows, fitted closely over the hands in deep cuffs joined by tiny loops and buttons, and pointed panels'rose to the Y neck of the bodice, with a suggestion of a yoke to be caught in front by a spray of orange blossom. A narrow sash of satin indicated the waist, the frock then flaring widely by diagonal seaming in slim, graceful folds about her feet. The veil of deep cream embroidered silk net arranged from a quaint cap in fretwork design of golden threads,; and a haltcirclet of tinted orange blossom buds, fell as a long train, and she held an armlet of deep cream abutilons and chrysanthemums. Miss Elsie Barnes, the only attendant maid, wore a charming frock ot pale Nile green satin beaute, the sleeveless bodice being moulded to the figure and softened at the neckline by a pointed cowl-collar of georgette, while the shaped skirt was accentuated by diamondshaped • panels falling to ankle length. A short satin coatee with sleeves pulled from below the shoulder to the deep-fitted cuffs accompanied the trock, and a wide picture hat of felt m the same shade of green was swathed by a satin ribbon with a splash bow on the brim. Bronze and gold .abutilons and narcissi were in her bouquet. Mr Harold Whitley assisted his brother as best man. Mr anil Mrs Macnab subsequently entertained their guests at a recaption held at the Caroline Bay Tea Rooms. Mrs Macnab wearing a graceful ensemble ot black silk marocain, the gown relieved with beige pipings, and_ a black felt hat trimmed with plaited ribbon. Deep red chrysanthemums showed in her bouquet. The bridegroom's mother chose a smart tailored navy blue cloth .coat and a navy felt hat, and carried a bouquet of gold and red-shaded chrysanthemums. When Mr and Mrs A. W. Whitley left on their wedding tour, the bride was wearing an attractive frock of African brown woollen afgalaine, its simnlicity relieved by handknitted cuffs in semi-gauntlet line, also collar and vestee striped in shades ot orange, brown and green, and her smart tailored coat of diagonal facecloth furred with sable matched her small brown velour hat. v

Last evening the Areherfield Old Girls Association held its annual dance in the Tudor Hall. The cold, crisp night made ideal weather for dancing, afd the large assembly of guests spent a happy and carefree time under the music of the Savoy Orchestra. The hall wag decorated in bronze chrysanthemums and ornamental shrubs to give the gold and brown colours of' the school, and had in addition a splendid model of the school badge hang" jng over the fireplace and the school flag beside the orchestra. The guests were received on arrival by Miss K. Glendinning and Miss Black. Mr and Mrs J. Sutherland Ross were chaperons. Before the third dance Miss Glendinning introduced six debutantes and their partners to Mr and Mrs Sutherland Ross, who gave each gijjl a posy. The six girls then danced a charming old-fashioned measure, their white gowns giving them a delightfully pretty old-world air. They were Misses Winsome Talbot, in a gown of parchment ring velvet with a flame cape and shoes; Dorothy Niederer, in 'ivory elephant crepe with a cape of the same material; Heather M'Culloch, in ivory georgette, with a green cape; Ellen Dawson, in white wool lace with blue shoes and a spray over the left shoulder; Valmai Sundstrum, in white crepe with a red crushed velvet cape; and Ray Porteous, in (white crepe de chine with a cape to match. Others present were:—Mr and Mrs Dunning, Mr and Mrs W. Kirkby. Mr and Mrs D. M'Lean, Misses .Black, Hykes, Wilkin, E. White, T. Hudson, P. Palmer, L. Palmer, P. Stu'art, M. Greig. A. MTCenzie, D. Reid, L. Mackenzie, M. Burt, J. Cousins, C. Brownie, A. Browme, ’J. Wilson, R* M'George. E. Paterson, H. Paterson. B. Harris, K. Stafford, R. Frapw'ell, E. Trotter, H. Dallas, C. Grant, M. Breiver, L Brasch, K. Orlebar, N. Pratt, E. Hay, E. Halliday, H. M'Culloch, D. Chrystall, V. Jacobs, H. Carswell, L. Sidey, R. Porteous, M. Law'son, Reynolds, W. Glendinning, M. Nichol, K. Fountain W. Tablot, H. Black, D. Niederer. E. Dawson, K. Glendinning, D Adam, V. Sundstrum. C. Brickell, N. Bremner! M. Dryden. E. Lee G Williams. E Partridge, H. Schofield. B. MacArthur, A’ Scott. R. Malcolm, M. Elliott, D. Abraham R. Duncan, E. Farquharson. R. Dobbie, J. Morrell. L. Bremner, M. Ross, J. Copeland, K. D. Brewer D. Champtaloup, D. Clark, R Taylor, and Y. Champtaloup, and Messrs Smßh W. Reid, G Ramsay, H, Hudson, R. G. M NaughtonX Black. J. Renniok, H Pollock. N. Wilson J. Dunlop, W. Shallcrass, 11.I 1 . Dawson, W. Hislop, R. Paterson, J. Steven, Lambourne, Armstrong, G. EwartMilnes. E. G. M'George G. Gray, J. Dodgshun, J. Sincock. G. Roddy, H. Brahan, M'Clvmont. D. Reeves, A. Hudson, M. Nichol? G. ’Aitken. J. Mitchell R. Cabot, L. Harris, L. Wright, B. Stuart, H. Hunter, H. P. Drew, L. Macassey, B. S. Spiers. D. Morrow, D. Dawson, K. Johnston Maunsell, S. Thomson, L. Martin, O Yule, J. Haywood, Gregory, J. M'Brearty E. Smith, J. Borrie. F. Begg, H M. Smith. M'Crae, A. G. Williams. G.’ Williams, H. Service, R. Lee, B. O.uennell, J. Boyd, C. Begg, I. Ross, F Dawson, G. Guild, C. Shepherd, H. Warrington D. Phillips, M. Niederer. W. Platt, W. Elliott, Dr Martin, D, Masters, and B. Grieve.

Miss Nolle Scanlan, who has been visiting Australia, returned to Wellington recently by the Makura. Speaking of Australian writers, Miss Scanlan said that there was a mistaken idea widespread among them that English publishers were definitely prejudiced against Australian writings. When, the leas successful authors found their attempts rejected by English publishers, instead of concluding that their standard was not good enough, they immediately decided that it was ‘ prejudice ” against them that spoilt their chances of success. The reaction to this, said Miss Scanlan, was that Australian publishers were accepting works by thenown writers which did not reach the standard required by English publishing houses, and there was danger of the standard being permanently lowered. One fact noticeable in all the parts of Australia which Miss Scanlan visited, was that the depression was referred to always in the past tense. This, Miss Scanlan remarked, was an indication that there, at least, the people considered the worst to be over. Exhibiting a very charming cover design executed by Mr Nugent Welch for her new novel, '/Tides of Youth, Miss Scanlan stated that his second volume of her New Zealand saga would arrive in Wellington this week. Miss Scanlan will return to England some time in July.